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Military Scraps Flight Plan Over Pennsylvania Wilds
A proposal to have military aircraft fly low over the Pennsylvania Wilds has been canceled after significant pushback from residents and environmentalists. The proposed Duke Low Military Operations Area would have been in the vicinity of 10 state parks and 395,647 acres of state forests in Cameron, Clinton, McKean, Potter, and Tioga counties, including the dark sky preserve of the Pennsylvania Wilds.
More roadwork coming up in Athens
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — The four-year-long Route 199 roadwork project is continuing in Athens this week, so motorists can expect more detours and delays. According to PennDOT, crews will continue working on Route 199 between Pine Street and Vanderbilt Street by paving the base and binder of the northbound lane during the week of Monday, […]
C-PP school budget up 6.3%. What to know about Corning area spending plans before May vote
Corning-Painted Post School District residents will vote May 21 on a proposed $139,181,455 budget featuring a 4.97% tax levy hike. For the first time in more than 15 years, the budget must receive a supermajority, at least 60%, to pass. The supermajority is required because the district is exceeding the state tax cap of 2.97%. ...
These Corning streets will be closed for GlassFest this weekend in the Gaffer District
Corning's Gaffer District has announced street closures for GlassFest 2024 from 1 p.m. Friday until 8 p.m. on Sunday. GlassFest, the Gaffer District's annual celebration of the rich history and expression of art in Corning, will close the five blocks of historic Market Street to vehicle traffic for live glass blowing, music performances, outdoor dining, and on-street vending from small businesses and other organizations.
What's next after Corning-Painted Post budget was rejected by voters? What we know.
Corning-Painted Post has three options before the district's budget goes back before voters on June 18, said superintendent Michelle Caulfield. What's next after Corning-Painted Post School District voters turned down the district's proposed 2024-25 budget on Tuesday?. The Corning-Painted Post School District Budget Committee will work over the next 10...
Voters reject proposed Corning-Painted Post school district budget. See area results.
Voters in the Corning-Painted Post School District on Tuesday rejected the proposed $139 million budget featuring a 4.97% tax levy hike. The budget exceeded the state tax cap and required a supermajority with the support of at least 60% of voters to pass. Just over 50% of voters supported the budget, which received 1,431 "yes" votes and 1,418 "no" votes. ...
Crayola Searching For Lawrenceville, NJ Student to Reunite Artwork
Crayola, the crayon company, has asked for the public's help in reuniting a former Mercer County, New Jersey student with a piece of art that she created when she was a child. NBC10 Philadelphia is reporting that Crayola has dug into its archives for its Campaign for Creativity. The company wants to highlight the importance of children being creative and artistic.
Street closures for Corning’s GlassFest 2024
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – Corning’s Gaffer District has announced which streets will be closed for this year’s GlassFest on Market Street. For the annual celebration that includes live glass blowing, music performances, outdoor dining and on-street vending, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic for the duration of the event: The streets will […]
Roadwork to continue in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) — Motorists traveling through Mansfield overnight next week may experience delays as roadwork continues in the area. According to PennDOT, roadwork is scheduled to take place on Route 6 between North Academy Street and Railroad Street and on Main Street between East Main Street and Route 1002 (East Elmira Street) during the […]
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